Boston baseball fans never got to experience first-hand the greatness of Hank Aaron. The Boston Braves left for Milwaukee in 1953 and Aaron joined the Braves in 1954. With Aaron leading the way, the Braves then embarked on a run…
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Obituaries 01-27-2021
Rose Ann D’Angelico Everyone knew her as NANA and her heart was filled with love and care Rose Ann (Golini) D’Angelico, a lifelong East Boston resident, passed away on Saturday afternoon, January 23, holding her daughter’s hand as she went home…
News in Brief
GSCA Janaury Meeting Agenda The Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) monthly meeting will be held online (and on phone) via ZOOM. The meeting will be held on Monday, January 25, at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. If you have not…
Pressley Urges Biden Administration to Include ‘Baby Bonds’ in Recovery Package
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and her colleagues sent a letter urging President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to include the American Opportunity Accounts Act, or “Baby Bonds,” in the next economic recovery package. When passed into law, this groundbreaking legislation…
State DPD Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Variant
Officials from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on January 17 announced that the first case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 has been detected in Massachusetts, coming from a Boston woman who had travelled to the United Kingdom. This is…
‘Massachusetts School Choice Week’ Recognized
For the sixth straight year, the last week of January has been officially recognized as “Massachusetts School Choice Week” by the state’s governor. This year, Gov. Charles Baker’s proclamation for the Week recognizes that every Massachusetts student deserves an effective…
Pressley Calls on President-Elect Biden to Extend Eviction Moratorium on First Day in Office
Last week, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) joined colleagues in leading a group of 63 lawmakers in sending a letter to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris urging them to immediately prioritize the nation’s housing and homelessness crisis by using…
‘It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over’: Baseball Legend Yogi Berra Appearing on Upcoming Stamps
Major League Baseball All-Star Yogi Berra was widely known for his colorful comments. Now, he receives a new distinction as the U.S. Postal Service announces several additional stamps to be issued in 2021 featuring him, science fiction and fantasy author…
State DPD Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Variant
Officials from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on January 17 announced that the first case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 has been detected in Massachusetts, coming from a Boston woman who had travelled to the United Kingdom. This is…
National Guard Personnel Prepare to Deploy to Washington, D.C.
At the request of the federal government and the National Guard Bureau, Gov. Charles Baker late last week approved an order that will activate up to 500 Massachusetts National Guard personnel for deployment to Washington, D.C., where they will support…